The Lanterman House in La Cañada Flintridge will host a lecture on the history and benefits of native plants on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Lanterman House Visitor Center. The event will feature a talk by Richard Toyon, a 14th-generation Native Californian, followed by a tour of the Lanterman House Native Plant Garden and refreshments made from native plants.
Toyon will discuss the historical and traditional uses of local plants by the Tongva people, the indigenous group native to the Los Angeles area. After the talk, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the garden, guided by Girl Scout Cozette Rinde, who has spent the past year maintaining and expanding the garden as part of her Gold Award project.
Rinde, who also developed an educational webpage and print flyer for the project, said, “I hope visitors to the garden gain the insights I’ve learned while cultivating it. Native plants are not only beautiful but also essential to our ecosystem and well-being. This project has deepened my appreciation for their importance and the need to incorporate them into our lives.”
The talk is free, but seating is limited to 50 people on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required. For those interested in learning more about the history of the Lanterman House, a 1 p.m. tour is available by reservation.
The Lanterman House is a historic bungalow-style home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Commissioned by Dr. Roy Lanterman in 1915, the house was designed by A.L. Haley, a prominent Los Angeles-area builder. The house also features an archive of historical materials from the Crescenta/Cañada Valley, available to the public for research on Tuesdays or by appointment.
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